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Posted 25 July, 2026

Primary - HLTA

Reed
Preston, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

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Working Pattern: Thursday & FridayHours: 8:30am – 4:00pm (1-hour lunch break)

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We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school team for two days per week. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school and will be confident leading learning activities and providing class cover when required.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Deliver planned lessons and learning activities to whole classes, small groups, and individual pupils.
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  • Provide class cover in the absence of the teacher, ensuring continuity of learning.
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  • Support pupils to make progress across the curriculum and achieve their individual targets.
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  • Work closely with teachers to plan, prepare, and evaluate learning activities.
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  • Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
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  • Deliver intervention programmes to support academic, social, and emotional development.
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  • Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
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  • Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and external professionals.
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Essential Requirements

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  • HLTA qualification or substantial experience working at HLTA level.
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  • Experience within a primary school setting.
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  • Confidence in managing a classroom and delivering lessons independently.
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  • Strong behaviour management skills.
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  • Excellent communication, literacy, and numeracy skills.
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  • Ability to work flexibly and use initiative to meet the needs of the school.
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  • A positive, professional, and proactive approach.
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Ideal Candidate

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We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic HLTA who can confidently support teaching and learning across a range of year groups, provide effective classroom cover, and contribute to raising pupil achievement and engagement.

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Working Days: Thursday & FridayHours: 8:30am – 4:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break)Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)